Oregon City, OR vs Plainfield, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.3). Oregon City leads in walk score (38 vs 20). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $90,174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oregon City, OR | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1586) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 37,351 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,330 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $90,174 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+1.6 |
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66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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74.9 Score
Plainfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,279
Population
47,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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